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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF

Roman Domestic Religion

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Romans, Religion, & Residences

Researching religion within ancient Roman homes

RESEARCH

This project is dedicated to increasing our knowledge and understanding of Roman domestic religion. By sharing research and the latest discoveries, it is hoped that this site will create a more comprehensive picture of Roman domestic cult and how it interacted with the wider Roman home.

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ROMANS, RELIGION, AND RESIDENCES - THESIS

Check out the Master of Arts thesis behind this website

DOMESTIC CULT SPACES DATABASE

The database currently contains information on over 800 domestic cult spaces

MAPPING DOMESTIC CULT SPACES

Check out our interactive maps of Roman domestic cult spaces

Casa del Porcellino and its cult spaces are now open!

Casa del Porcellino and its cult spaces are now open!

As part of the Pompeii Archaeological Park's Casa del Giorno initiative (House of the Day), Casa del Porcellino/IX. ix. c is now open to...

Underground cult room of Popidus Priscus open to the public for first time.

Underground cult room of Popidus Priscus open to the public for first time.

The elaborately decorated cult room in the House of Popidus Priscus ( Casa di N. Popidius Priscus - VII. ii. 20) is open to the public as...

New Domestic Cult Spaces found in Pompeii in 2024

New Domestic Cult Spaces found in Pompeii in 2024

It is an exciting time for the study of Roman domestic religion, with another three domestic cult spaces uncovered at Pompeii over the...

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